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Putting People First: Why Social Value Matters

June 29, 2026

As organisations across the UK place greater emphasis on delivering positive social impact, we believe recruitment has a vital role to play. From creating employment opportunities and supporting local economies to promoting diversity, wellbeing, and sustainable practices, every placement has the potential to make a difference. As “Talk to Us” Month begins, we sat down…

Strengthening our commitment to responsible business practices

June 22, 2026

As part of our accreditation programme designed to strengthen our commitment to responsible business practices, Joanne (who manages our quality and compliance functions) has successfully completed the Stronger Together: Tackling Modern Slavery in Supply Chains training on behalf of the business as our Modern Slavery Lead. This training enhances our knowledge and awareness of identifying,…

Men’s Health Week: Supporting Mental Health Across Construction

June 10, 2026

Men’s Health Week, which takes place from the 15th June, is an important reminder of the need to focus on physical and mental wellbeing across all workplaces — and in particular, within industries where the pressures of delivery are constant. In construction, precast concrete and wider industrial environments, the workforce is predominantly male. It is…

Taking on Kinder Scout: Net Temps Charity Hike for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

April 15, 2026

Clients, colleagues and industry partners join forces to raise funds and awareness for mental health in construction. On 16th May, the team at Net Temps will be swapping desks for hiking boots as we take on Kinder Scout, the highest peak in the Peak District, in support of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. This charity…

Celebrating our 6 newly qualified Face Fit Testers

January 26, 2026

A huge congratulations go to six members of our team who have recently completed and passed their Face Fit Train the Tester Workshop for Qualitative Fit Testing. Well done to: Their achievement strengthens our commitment to safety, compliance, and delivery of a high‑quality service to our construction clients. With these new qualifications, we now have…

Corporate Social Value in Action: Student Work Placements

December 9, 2025

As part of our ongoing corporate social value initiative, we were delighted to host Oscar Snelson for a six‑week work experience placement. Throughout his time with us, Oscar gained valuable exposure to multiple areas of our business, showcasing the diverse career opportunities available within our organisation. During his placement, Oscar: Oscar’s contribution reflects the positive…

Constructionline Gold Renewal

September 19, 2025

We’re proud to share that we’ve renewed our Constructionline Gold Accreditation for the third consecutive year!

Student Work Experience

July 3, 2025

We have hosted Zara Bulloch for a week’s work experience as part of corporate social sustainability agenda. Zara joins us from the South Nottinghamshire Academy and has been involved in numerous projects across the business getting first hand experience from staff about their roles. Zara was set the task of creating a sales pitch for…

Proud to Support Social Enterprise UK

May 8, 2025

As part of our ongoing commitment to social value and ethical business practices, we are proud to announce that we are now a Supporter Member of Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) – the UK’s leading network for businesses driving positive social and environmental change. Social Enterprise UK champions the power of business to create a fairer,…

The Rise of Mini-Umbrella Fraud

March 14, 2025

In the rapidly changing landscape of business, choosing the right recruitment agency partner is essential for success. However, it’s important to ensure that the agency you select upholds transparency and ethical practices. One major concern to be aware of is the growing use of mini-umbrella companies (MUCs). These are often employed by unscrupulous agencies to…

New Face Fit Assessors

February 21, 2025

Congratulations to our 7 new Face Fit Assessors, comprising Holly Mccarroll, Jaya Howard, Kealum Sharpe, Michael Hallam, Millie Willis, Parris Brown and Beth Slater. They successfully passed their Face Fit Tester training on Tuesday with Essential Site Skills, allowing them to deliver face fit assessments to temporary workers on site on behalf of our clients….